Nine days before the first critical midterm exam, Horikita gathered Sudou and the others for a study session, which went smoothly for two days. It was now Friday, with one week left until the midterm exam.
Although the three idiots thought they were not suited for studying, they kept staring at the questions on the blackboard, losing who knows how much hair in the process.
Sudou, even though he occasionally nodded off, quickly woke up and repeated the previous actions.
When you can't get interested in something you don't understand, this naturally happens.
Horikita not only fully utilized the ten minutes between classes but also didn't let go of the lunch break. She planned for everyone to finish lunch in twenty-five minutes and then study in the library for twenty minutes.
But Kanda Shuichi was exempted. He couldn't possibly rush from the classroom to the cafeteria, eat, and get to the library in twenty-five minutes.
So Horikita and Kushida had to work hard, along with Ayanokouji, who was temporarily roped in as a helper.
After having lunch with Miyake and arriving at the library, more than thirty minutes had passed since school ended.
Upon entering the library again, Kanda Shuichi immediately noticed several new cameras. The places that could only be captured by one camera before were almost gone.
Now it was full coverage with no blind spots, but even so, Kanda Shuichi grabbing Kamuro's leg under the table wouldn't be noticed.
Because the lunch break was short and the exam was near, the library was quite crowded.
When Kanda Shuichi arrived, a new incident was happening in the library.
"What happened?"
Seeing the scene before him, Kanda Shuichi quickly guessed that Sudou had a dispute with a student from another class. While they were arguing, Ichinose Honami stepped in to stop them.
"Kanda, you're here."
Seeing Kanda, Kushida quickly greeted him and explained what had happened.
The reason was simple. Ike was reciting history knowledge and was mocked by a Class C student nearby, saying they didn't even know the exam scope.
Hearing this, Kanda Shuichi immediately understood. Damn Chabashira-sensei is still causing trouble, huh?
"Thank you, Ichinose."
"Kanda, no need to thank me. It's my duty as a library user." With that, Ichinose left.
They had met before when Hoshinomiya-sensei introduced them, so they weren't complete strangers.
"Let's go. It seems today's study session won't happen."
"Are you saying the exam scope we learned is wrong?" Horikita found it hard to believe since Chabashira-sensei had said it in class.
"Can't we just ask directly to find out?"
Kanda Shuichi didn't explain much, as it would be tiring.
This midterm exam wasn't just about testing students' knowledge but finding a way to pass.
There were many students like Sudou in this school, and even other classes had a few who weren't good at studying.
After a relaxed first month, it was very hard to bring these students' scores above average in just three weeks.
But on May 1st, Chabashira-sensei said: "There are three weeks until the midterm exam. Think carefully and avoid failing. I believe there's a way to avoid failing and pass the exam."
She didn't think Sudou, who scored 12, could raise his score above average in three weeks, but she still said it.
So there must be a way for even Sudou to pass the exam.
Combining this with what Hashibara-senpai said in the archery club, Kanda Shuichi thought of a possibility.
"Horikita, you handle confirming the exam scope. I have something to do."
With that, he turned and left, heading outside the school building.
Watching Kanda Shuichi's back, Horikita frowned, then started packing up and led a group to the teachers' office.
Kanda Shuichi went straight to the third-year building.
Seeing Kanda Shuichi, the third-year students were surprised. It was rare for a lower-year student to come here.
Kanda Shuichi also saw the score rankings in the first-floor hall of the third-year building.
Third-year Class A: 1959 points,
Third-year Class B: 1510 points
Third-year Class C: 630 points,
Third-year Class D: 301 points.
Honestly, it was exaggerated. Although the gap between Class A and B wasn't huge, Class C and D had no competitiveness left, especially Class D, where most people had given up.
But Horikita Manabu was impressive. The initial impression was right.
It's easy to conquer but hard to maintain. Staying in Class A wasn't as simple as it seemed, as it's lonely at the top.
In the third-year Class A classroom, before Kanda Shuichi could speak, a familiar voice sounded.
"You're a first-year, right? What are you doing in the third-year classroom?"
Horikita Manabu appeared in front of Kanda Shuichi, followed by his secretary, Tachibana Akane.
"Hello, Horikita-senpai. I'm Kanda Shuichi from first-year Class D. I'm here to see Sato Ken, the archery club captain."
Kanda Shuichi.
Horikita Manabu's face became more serious. Was this the guy who caused trouble for first-year Class A?
"Tachibana, call Sato."
"Yes, President."
Tachibana Akane, who was behind, also curiously glanced at the thin boy in front of her and then walked into the classroom.
"You did it on purpose, didn't you?"
"Huh? What is Horikita Manabu talking about?" Kanda Shuichi was a bit confused.
"The library incident."
"Oh, that. I don't know, and didn't Horikita-senpai already make a decision?" Kanda Shuichi replied with a smile.
"Who is looking for me?"
At this moment, Sato Ken came out of the classroom.
"Huh? Do you know this kid, Kanda?"
From the way he addressed him, it seemed Sato Ken had a good relationship with Horikita Manabu.
"I've dealt with his matters." Horikita Manabu adjusted his glasses, "You guys talk, I'll go in first."
"Oh, if you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten. You're really something, pulling Class A down like that." Sato Ken genuinely praised.
"I'm the victim here."
Kanda Shuichi smiled helplessly, indicating his innocence.
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